The Montecito Emergency Response & Recovery Action Group (MERRAG, pronounce “mirage”) is hosting a three-day basic CERT training from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on November 7 and 8, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 9. Classes will be held at Montecito Fire Protection District headquarters, 595 San Ysidro Road.